[Description of the lingering taste impression]
Straight- Gentle and cresecendo-like.

Rocks- Slight rye that goes to a gentle fade of a tea-like taste.

Overall:

I had this bourbon about a year ago and I don't remember it to be as it is now.
So, I guess my taste has changed.
I remember it being better, or special, something that was definitely different than what I have now.
Bottom-line: if this costs you more than $20 something you're paying too much. For the money I paid I should have gotten something cheaper like Beam's Black and Buffalo Sharp or something.

After 5 minutes: It smells almost exactly like Cherry Nyquil. (I sense a theme.)

Taste:

A great bit of warmth and an oily coating, giving a sweet opening volley of dried plums followed by a seriously herbal second wave.

Finish:

Long and smokey; but not your typical wood-char. I used to work in a craft store, and our dried floral section once caught fire. I've long remembered the smell of burning grapevine wreaths and eucalyptus branches. The finish of this bourbon comes as close to that sensation as anything I've ever encountered.

Overall:

It is a joy to try something with a little history to it- distilled in the 80's, bottled in the 90's before the dreaded fire. And I can honestly say this is the most unique bourbon I've tried thus far. I'm not convinced that I like it yet, though I will tell you that this stuff makes for a seriously funky and interesting Mint Julep.

Eucalyptus, Evergreens, Pine Forest, Baby Powder, Mineral Oil, Old Apothecary Aromas, with a hint of Butterscotch and Earth - beneath a heavy yet sharp layer of Isopropyl rubbing alcohol. I am NOT joking - it is an identical match to rubbing alcohol.

Taste:

Very hot, intense heat, borderline to harsh. The flavors are buried beneath dry Chilli Pepper with a residual sweetness. It shows no age, broken legs, and I think something went wrong in Bardstown.

Finish:

Bone Dry, leaving me parched... this is an embarrassment to Bourbon.

Overall:

Little to no redeeming value. Unbalanced and inferior. I have had much better Bourbon at less than half of this price, therefore - this could possibly be a distillation disaster. The bottle was boxed and in new condition. I am calling the store tomorrow and requesting a refund. Sorry folks... BB

Nutty and even, not showing the high proof, toasty, with light corn notes.

Finish:

Medium-long, fulsome, tangs subsisting.

Overall:

High quality Heaven Hill whiskey that still shows the HH signature despite being made (under supervision) at another distillery. The old eucalyptus taste is gone, which is a plus. It reminds me of EWSB bourbon from 1997-1998. It does not have any hint of the Beam anise and so while probably distilled at Beam I would think the HH mashbill and yeast were used. Fine product that was never better in the past.

Oh man...I don't know. This is okay, but it is entirely too sweet. The sweetness isn't caramel(y) it's more of a pecan pie sweet. It's too much for my palate. It's not bad but the sugary sweetness is too dense for me. I'm glad I tried it but wish I only bought a glass, rather than the bottle.

Quite light, I had to shake the bottle to rouse a nose, and then just light ethanol and smoke emerged

Taste:

Despite the pallid promise of the nose, the taste is extremely good. Very rich and full and soft in the palate, very little alcohol burn. The trademark HH eucalyptus is only a little in evidence and lends gratifying complexity. A complex, even elegant drink yet showing pleasing purity and unity from the one barrel.

Finish:

Not that long or pronounced, most of the taste is in the swallow. The years tread lightly on this one and that affects the finish. I don't think by the way good bourbon should necessarily show a long finish.

Overall:

This bottle shows how good Heaven Hill can get. Everything has to click though and it sure does in this sample. A fine rich bourbon whose quality is faultless.